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The questioner will read these questions. Make sure everyone contributes an answer before moving on to the next. Switch roles accordingly so that each person gets a chance to contribute an answer.
Can a person can be moving even if they are sitting very very still (breathing or blinking is not considered moving for this question)? If so, give an example. (Remind the time keeper to start timing now).
An alien is watching us from a stationary place somewhere in outer space. If they stared at us for 24 hours straight, would we appear to be moving to them? Why or why not?
You and your friend are at six flags and decide to ride the merry-go-round as preparation for the big roller coaster there OR because someone is secretly afraid of rollercoasters. While on the ride you decide that you want to play catch with the basketball you just won. Each of you chose horses on opposite sides of the merry-go-round. Before the ride starts, you start playing catch. Then the merry-go-round starts to rotate very fast. Your friend throws the basketball in your direction from across the merry-go-round. Will the basketball reach you or go somewhere else (assume there is nothing in your way that is blocking the pass and that nothing touches the ball while it is being passed).
The questioner will read these questions. Make sure everyone contributes an answer before moving on to the next. Switch roles accordingly so that each person gets a chance to contribute an answer.